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This six comes from my forthcoming debut novel, The P.U.R.E. (releasing April 16, 2012). In this scene, our heroine, Gayle, is in her bedroom changing after returning from a traumatic rendezvous.
I opened my dresser drawer and a movement in the mirror caught my attention. Raising my eyes, I detected a shift in my closet door. I froze.
My mind flipped through a series of possibilities, some realistic, others entirely too fantastic thanks to an obsession with horror novels. The cockroaches grew pretty large in Texas, but I’d never seen any muscular enough to move a door, certainly not in my apartment.
Please, anything but a human…or zombie.
Uh-oh. Who or what might be in Gayle’s closet or is her imagination running wild?
Come back tomorrow too. I’ll be unveiling my book trailer that I’m very, very proud of, especially since I did about 99% of it myself and learned a new software program in the process! I’ll be just like Michael Scott from The Office–”I made it on my Mac.” LOL
Be sure to check out the host site, Six Sentence Sunday, for links to more tantalizing snippets from some very talented writers.
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Jenny
January 29, 2012 at 5:49 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Wow, I have no idea but I’d like to read the book to find out!
Sandra Bunino
January 29, 2012 at 5:53 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Given the evidence in your six and fact that I was one of the lucky few to preview the blockbuster-like trailer, I deduce the culprit to be a Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome. How is that for detective work?
Sensational six, Claire!
Heather Thurmeier
January 29, 2012 at 6:22 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Awesome snippet! I really want to know what’s in the closet. I hope it’s a zombie. I love zombies!
Ryan
January 29, 2012 at 6:51 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Awesome suspense in this , Claire. Looking forward to the trailer.
Zee Monodee
January 29, 2012 at 7:49 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I really dislike cockroaches but I’d take one over a zombie any day. Now, about the ‘thing’ not being human… wonder why that
Paula Martin
January 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hope it’s someone gorgeous!
Ranae Rose
January 29, 2012 at 8:16 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Oooh…that scary moment when you see something out of the corner of your eye; something moving in the dark, something that shouldn’t be there.. Spooky!
And +1,000,000 awesomeness points for mentioning Michael Scott. LOL The Office is my favorite show ever!
Ruthie
January 29, 2012 at 8:21 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
“Anything but a human — or a zombie” — awesome! Can’t wait to find out what’s in there.
Krystal Wade (@KrystalWade)
January 29, 2012 at 8:41 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I sense something of the zombie nature!
Claire Gillian
January 29, 2012 at 9:02 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Heh-heh…I love all the speculation. :::rubs hands together gleefully::: Love the comments, everyone! Thank you!
Carmen DeSousa
January 29, 2012 at 9:03 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I hope it’s not zombie… I’ll look for the trailer…
Alix Cameron
January 29, 2012 at 9:03 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Great snippet, I’m hooked.
Cara Bristol
January 29, 2012 at 10:21 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Fun. Fun. Fun. Reminds me of a dream I had as a kid when a mummy came out of the closet. Scary things always hide in closets (and under the bed. Don’t want to fall asleep with your arm hanging over the side!). Looking forward to more snippets and the release.
Wendy S. Russo
January 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I got caught on the “not a human” part. Made me wonder what she is! Probably just hoping its a large rodent.
angela quarles
January 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Fun 6! Can’t wait to find out what or who is in the closet
DeAnna Felthauser
January 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
The suspense is killing me! What or who is in the closet? Fab six!
rebeccahartwriting
January 30, 2012 at 8:38 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Great suspense in this snipit. Nice one
Dale Long
February 9, 2012 at 6:21 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Come to the dark side, Claire, you’ve definitely got the chops for it.
As much as i like horror, zombie movies scare the hell out of me.
Claire Gillian
February 9, 2012 at 6:25 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Heh-heh…thanks. I may one day. I’ve written one zombie story already…but like you, they scare the hell out of me too.
Catherine
February 19, 2012 at 8:55 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Like the blog